Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL)

Lat: 42.31°NLon: 85.24°WElev: 925ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 17 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Dowling MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 42. East northeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 50. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 42. East northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Dowling MI
 42.48°N 85.18°W (Elev. 948 ft)
3:03 pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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